ANDY Johnson returns to the Tiger's squad after missing the last two games and loose forward Ryan Hudson also figures after withdrawing late from last week's Halifax game. Academy youngster Adam Thaler retains his place in the nineteen whilst Mitch Healey misses out although his two-match suspension has now been halved after appealing.

8 th August 2002
IN BULLS EYE THIS WEEK, COACH BRIAN NOBLE AND LEON PRYCE LOOK AHEAD TO FRIDAY?S SUPER LEAGUE VII ROUND 22 CLASH AT THE SHAY WHEN THE BULLS AND THE BLUE SOX LOCK HORNS IN ANOTHER BIG WEST YORKSHIRE DERBY.

ROOKIE Jonathan Thurston steps in to replace Braith Anasta at five-eighth when the Bulldogs meet the New Zealand Warriors at Ericsson Stadium on Saturday night. Prop Mark O'Meley has been named on the bench after missing the past eight rounds with a broken jaw and Todd Polglase will return to first division.

RESPONDING to feedback from supporters the Bulldogs will bring fans closer to the action and trial a new 'Field of Play' ticket category for their match against the Parramatta Eels at the Sydney Showground next Friday night (16 August).

MELBOURNE prop Peter Robinson believes the Storm cannot afford to underestimate the Cowboys this Saturday as it sets about trying to arrest a two game losing steak and keep its finals aspirations on track.

THE South Sydney Rugby League Football Club would like to refute claims that Adam Muir has retired at this point. The fact of the matter remains that Adam was dropped following the sides loss on Sunday to the Wests Tigers.